A fun-filled day

We started off the morning with gingerbread cookie decorating and storytelling by Mrs. Claus. Someone had tickets to the event and was unable to attend, so she gave me her tickets which she received a month earlier. Santa Monica Place has such wonderful events and for free! Afterwards, we enjoyed free carousel rides at the Pier and took pictures with Santa. The weather was a bit strange, raining randomly throughout the day, so we headed back home for lunch.

Five extra tickets were given to five happy little girls

Storytelling was a bit boring, but it was a cool concept

The girls showing off their face paintings

Our first time on the carousel at the pier

Photo opp with Santa

One of the girls favorite things to do...chase pigeons

Jessica and Tom hosted this month's potluck. They did a great job cleaning up their place and even added a Christmas tree! The adults had a white elephant exchange while the kids each got gifts from a Secret Santa. Don't you just love Christmas?

Sweet kids



I didn't know even that Lydia could hula hoop! Apparently, she practices a lot at school.

And apparently Trung practices at work too!